Gresham Primary School is a primary school in South Croydon, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gresham Primary School currently has around 238 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 2.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9EA |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 02086571807 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Karen Steele |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101758 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 246 |
| Number of Pupils: | 238 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 2.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.70% | 142 |
| White and Asian | 8.80% | 21 |
| Indian | 8.80% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 6.30% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 4.20% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , CR2 9EE | - not rated | 689 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Junior School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown Secondary School 112 Orchard Road , Sanderstead CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.